Start Node

The Start node defines how the workflow begins. It is required and cannot be deleted.

Trigger types

Chat trigger

The Start Node currently supports three chat-based trigger types:

• Chat message

• Input form

• Button

How to Configure

1. Select the Start node in the canvas.

2. In the Inspector panel, select the desired trigger type (Chat Message, Input Form, or Button).

Trigger Types

1. Chat Message

Definition

Standard conversational workflow entry.

Behavior

• User submits a natural language prompt in AI Assistant.

• The submitted message becomes the workflow input payload.

• Execution begins immediately after submission.

Input Handling

• Entire user message is passed as raw input.

• No enforced structure.

• Parsing and interpretation occur within downstream nodes.

When to Use

• Open-ended questions

• Exploratory analysis

• Dynamic or variable requests

• Knowledge retrieval workflows

Example Use Cases

• “Analyze last week’s production variance.”

• “Compare Reactor A and Reactor B efficiency.”

• “Explain this KPI.”

2. Input Form

Definition

Structured workflow entry with predefined fields.

Behavior

• User is presented with configured input fields in AI Assistant before execution.

• The workflow does not start until the form is submitted.

• Field values are serialized into a structured input object.

Requirements

• At least one form field must be configured.

• Each field defines type, label, and validation constraints.

Input Handling

• Values are transmitted as structured key-value pairs.

• Eliminates ambiguity and enforces required parameters.

Input form fields

Input form fields support:

• Text

• Multiple choice

• Date

Per-field settings:

• Label

• Description (optional)

• Default value (optional)

• Required

• Options (multiple choice only)

When to Use

• Workflows requiring mandatory inputs

• Report generation

• Compliance or standardized submissions

• Parameterized analysis

Example Fields

• Start Date

• End Date

• Asset ID

• Severity Level

• Analysis Type

3. Button

Definition

Immediate execution trigger with no user-supplied input.

Behavior

• User sees two options: Run agent and Exit.

• No prompt or form is displayed.

• Clicking Run agent starts the workflow instantly.

Input Handling

• No runtime input collected from the user.

• Workflow relies on predefined logic or system-derived values.

When to Use

• Deterministic actions

• Predefined reports

• System checks

• Refresh or update operations

Example Use Cases

• “Generate Today’s Production Report”

• “Run Diagnostic”

• “Update Metrics Now”

Validation rules

• Start node must have a selected trigger type.

• For Input Form trigger, at least one field must be configured.